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Research Assistantships in Underwater Acoustics Instrumentation
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Research Assistantships in Non-Boolean Computing

Biologically Inspired Computing lab http://bicl.cecs.pdx.edu/

Exceptional graduate students are currently being considered for RA positions in the Non-Boolean Computing project.  Although a number of universities are involved in this program, it is being driven by Intel, who has provided initial seed funding.  The primary technical objective is to determine technical feasibility for a non-Boolean processor based on associative memories (AMs) containing arrays of weakly coupled Spin Torque or Resonant Body Oscillators.

The PSU component of this project is to develop a simulator that creates, hierarchical, scalable, associative memory structures.  The simulator will be at a high enough level to allow real application data to be simulated, yet sufficiently detailed to allow comparison to more detailed simulations of both the Boolean and non-Boolean components.

Possible applications include data fusion from multiple sensor technologies, Bayesian inference machine learning and intelligence, and context aware human interaction.

Work will include a mixture of theoretical modeling and simulation.

Requirements are:

  • GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Experience programming in Matlab and C++.
  • Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment.
  • Good communications skills (written and verbal).
  • Motivated and responsible, with excellent work ethics.

Interested candidates should supply the following:

    • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
    • Statement of research interest.
    • Minimum of three references that can provide recent and applicable feedback on work capability.
    • Applications will be considered until the available positions are filled. Application material should be submitted to Amy Jolstead at amyj@ece.pdx.edu.

    Research Assistantships in Electromagnetics/Acoustics
    NEAR lab http://nearlab.ece.pdx.edu/

    Exceptional graduate students are currently being considered for RA positions in electromagnetics and/or acoustics research in the ECE department at PSU. The work will be focused on cutting edge scientific research as part of a multi-institutional team, with the potential for long-term funded support. Work will include a mixture of theoretical and numerical modeling and data analysis.

    Requirements are:

    • Excellent student record, and GPA of 3.3 or higher.
    • Excellent background in electromagnetics, wave propagation, mathematics (such as vector calculus). Additional formal coursework in complex variables and numerical analysis is highly desirable.
    • Experience programming in Matlab required. Experience with data analysis and scientific programming highly desirable.
    • Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment.
    • Good communications skills (written and verbal). Motivated and responsible, with excellent work ethics.
    • Experience in research environments a strong plus.

    Interested candidates should supply the following:

    • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
    • Statement of research interest. This statement must explain both the motivation and goals for RA activity. In particular, the statement must explain how research experience in electromagnetics and/or acoustics would help to achieve the applicant’s long-term professional goals. Identify background experience relevant for the position.
    • Minimum of three references that can provide recent and applicable feedback on work capability.

    Applications will be considered until the available positions are filled. Application material should be submitted to Amy Jolstead at amyj@ece.pdx.edu.

    Research Assistantships in Underwater Acoustics Instrumentation
    NEAR lab http://nearlab.ece.pdx.edu/

    Motivated graduate students are currently being considered for RA positions in underwater acoustic instrumentation research in the ECE department at PSU. The work will be focused on cutting edge scientific research as part of a multi-institutional team, with the potential for long-term funded support. Work will include a mixture of underwater acoustic instrumentation, software engineering, and data analysis.
    Requirements are:

    • Excellent academic records.
    • Experience in the embedded system, electronic hardware and software design is highly desirable.
    • Experience in computer programming (desired but not limited in C, java, Labview, and Matlab).
    • Experience with data analysis and scientific programming.
    • Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment.
    • Good communications skills (written and verbal). Motivated and responsible, with excellent work ethics.
    • Experience in research environments a strong plus.

    Interested candidates should supply the following:

    • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
    • Statement of research interest. This statement must explain both the motivation and goals for RA activity. In particular, the statement must explain how research experience in the underwater acoustics would help to achieve the applicant’s long-term professional goals. Identify background experience relevant for the position.
    • Minimum of three references that can provide recent and applicable feedback on work capability.
    Applications will be considered until the available positions are filled. Application material should be submitted to Amy Jolstead at amyj@ece.pdx.edu.